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Supercrack Buttress

Submitted By: Andrew Gram on Jun 20, 2002
Administrators: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard
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Supercrack Buttress is probably the most popular/crowded area at Indian Creek. Some of the most famous cracks in the desert are here - Supercrack, Incredible Handcrack, Coyne Crack, etc. Expect stellar climbing with good protection and a casual approach, but don't expect solitude.


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From the main parking area about 4 miles past Newspaper Rock, Supercrack Buttress will be obvious. Follow a well worn trail to the base, and look for the crowds to mark the start of most routes.



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Well, I apologize for the photo quality <br />and excessive size... I don't have any <br />editing software.<br />Anyway, two photos of me sewing up <br />Coyne, one from the sketchy lieback, <br />and the other after In fell and decided <br />to try the tough jams.  This climb is <br />my toughest attempt yet, but I still <br />haven't done it clean.

Coyne Crack 5.12a  UT : Indian Creek : Supercrack Buttress
This awesome splitter is located a couple routes to the left of Supercrack. Climb difficult rattly fingers for about 30 feet and then climb thin hands to the anchors. ...[more]


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That's 3AM crack on the left, and Incredible Hand Crack is the right facing corner nearly out of view.

BETA PHOTO: That's 3AM crack on the left, and Incredible Hand ...

Greg Jackson on the first pitch of <em><a href='/v/utah/moab_area/indian_creek/105717400'>Amaretto Corner</a></em>.

Greg Jackson on the first pitch of [[105717400...

Supercrack Buttress

Supercrack Buttress


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By richard magill
Nov 5, 2001

I should note that the above picture is a rare bird indeed: a photo of Supercrack Buttress without a climber on Supercrack :)

By Scott N
Feb 23, 2004
Gear Alert

After going to S.C. Buttress earlier last week I noticed that on many of the more popular climbs (S.C, 3AM, IHC, etc....) the anchors are in need of some care. The bolts are all sound, but the some of the chains and rings are pretty worn. The quicklink on the right anchor on Supercrack is worn about 60% through(top and bottom). Amazingly enough a group was toproping THROUGH the anchor. I had an extra quicklink, but no pliers to unscrew the old one. I was hoping some of the regulars might think about updating some quick links here and there. Hopefully, next time I'll have some extras and some pliers/cutters to make these a little safer. I'd be nice if just a few people left some new gear so we don't have to be witness to a splatter.

By E.T.
Nov 28, 2004
Gear Alert

Just came back from Indian Creek over thanksgiving, and the bolts on IHC, supercrack, and 3AM crack all look bomber. (they may have been replaced/enhanced since Scott's post). I would agree that lowering through them would be hard on the gear though